Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Pico-Union; driver now on the run

Police say the pedestrian was hit by the driver and was later possibly hit by a Metro bus as well.
Friday, May 6, 2022
PICO-UNION, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Police are looking for the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash in the Pico-Union area that left a pedestrian dead Thursday night.

It happened just after 10 p.m. near Pico Boulevard and Vermont Avenue.
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Police told Eyewitness News the driver of what was described as a white compact car hit the pedestrian and took off.

The driver was last seen heading southbound on Vermont Avenue.

A Metro bus may have also possibly hit the pedestrian after the initial crash, according to police.

The bus driver reportedly contacted LAPD and stayed at the scene.
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The area is currently blocked off as officers continue their investigation.

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